How to Make a Denim Rug

Recycle your old jeans by using basic quilting tools and sewing know-how to piece together this country-inspired throw rug.

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare jeans Cut the legs off of your jeans and open up the seams on each side of the pant leg with a seam ripper. Measure and cut the fabric lengthwise into long, one-inch-wide strips with scissors or a strip cutter.

TIP: If you don’t have enough denim on hand, shop for inexpensive jeans at your local thrift store.

Step 2: Sew the strips Sew three strips together, end to end, using a sewing machine. If you sew by hand, use a simple whip stitch.